Superior VRT3542WH - Mantel and Trim Clearance Details

NOTE:DIAGRAMS&ILLUSTRATIONARENOTTOSCALE.
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Noncombustible material (minimum requirements) with wood mantel or
other combustible projections: Toinstallthereboxwithawoodmantel,
shelf or other combustible projection above rebox opening.  Refer to
Figures 4, 5 & 6.
Minimum clearence requirements include any projections such as shelves,
window sills, mantels, etc., above the appliance.
If your mantel profile is unsafe, you may either:
• Raisethemanteltoanacceptable
height, or
• Removethemantel.
Floor clearance:Thesereplacesmaysitdirectlyonacombustiblesurface.
Theapplianceshouldbemountedonafullysupportedbaseextendingthe
full width and depth of the unit. The appliance may be located on or near
conventionalconstructionmaterials.However,
if installed on combustible materials, such as carpeting, vinyl tile, etc., a metal
or wood barrier covering the entire bottom surface must be used.
Figure 5
Combustible Mantel and Trim Clearance
Model VRT2536WS WITH Hood Installed
Hood is required on all installations for this model only.
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EXAMPLE: If you choose to install a mantel that projects 5", you will need to
install it so that the bottom of the mantel and trim is approximately 13" or more
above Firebox opening (see coordinate in shaded area above).
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EXAMPLE: If you choose to install a mantel that projects 4", you will need to install it
so that the bottom of the mantel and trim is approximately 13" or more above Firebox
opening (see coordinate in shaded area above).
Models VRT3536WS and VRT3542WS WITH Hood Installed
Hood is optional on these models
16”
9-1/2”
2”
3”
4”
5” 6”
10”
11”
12”
13”
14”
15”
Top of Firebox Opening
Screen
Top of Appliance
Combustible Mantel
and Trim
Header
Top Spacer
on Appliance
Safe Zone
Hood
Non-Combustible
Material 3” Min.
Example
 Example

Coordinate
in ()Example
Combustible
Material (wall)
Figure 4
16”
17”
18”
9”
3”
4”
5”
6”
7“
8”
10”
11”
12”
13”
14”
15”
Top of Firebox Opening
Screen
Top of Appliance
Combustible
Material (wall)
Combustible Mantel
and Trim
Header
Top Spacer
on Appliance
Safe Zone
Non-Combustible
Material 3” Min.
Example
 Example
Coordinate
in ()Example

Hood
23”
24”
16”
6”
7”
8”
10”
9”
17”
18”
19”
20”
21”
22”
Top of Firebox Opening
Screen
Top of Appliance
Combustible Mantel
and Trim
Header
Top Spacer
on Appliance
Safe Zone
Non-Combustible
Material 3” Min.
sExample
s Example
Combustible
Material (wall)
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Coordinate
in (s)Example
Models VRT3536WS and VRT3542WS WITHOUT Hood Installed
Hood is optional on these models
Combustible Mantel and Trim Clearance
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EXAMPLE: If you choose to install a mantel that projects 7", you will need to install it
so that the bottom of the mantel and trim is approximately 18" or more above Firebox
opening (see coordinate in shaded area above).
Figure 6
Combustible Mantel and Trim Clearance
WARNING
The hood must be in place to be in compliance with the
clearances specified in Figures 4 & 5. Do not remove or
replace hood, only use hood supplied or offered for these
fireboxes (see Pages 16 & 17). Do not use any hood which
may be provided with the decorative type Vent-Free room
heater.